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PAT McCRORY
GOVERNOR
IRISH-AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH
2016
BY THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
A PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, more than 40 million Americans are of Irish-American descent; since our
nation's inception and throughout our history, brave men, women and children yearning for freedom
and opportunity made the journey to the United States in search of a better life; and
WHEREAS, the State of North Carolina recognizes Irish-Americans throughout our history
who have made significant contributions to our country: James Polk, 11 th President of the United
States, was born in Pineville and Andrew Johnson, 17th President of the United States, was born in
Raleigh; and
WHEREAS, during the month of March and throughout the year, the State of North Carolina
proudly recognizes our Irish-American legacy and the achievements of Irish-Americans and
encourages citizens to learn more about the role Irish-Americans have played and continue to play in
North Carolina's history, economy and culture; and
NOW, THEREFORE, I, PAT McCRORY, Governor of the State of North Carolina, do
hereby proclaim March 2016, as "IRISH-AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH" in North Carolina,
and commend its observance to all citizens.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Great Seal of the
State of North Carolina at the Capitol in Raleigh this eighth day of February in the year of our Lord
two thousand and sixteen, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred
and fortieth.
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Governor